Recently, my pastor gave a message about the leading causes of money issues in marriage. He referred to them as “money minefields” that if not dealt with (or defused) lead to problems in marriage and much of the time divorce. These are 5 of them.
Talking about finances before marriage means getting a head start in working through debt issues, consolidating assets and preparing for larger financial commitments, such as buying a house.
Often we’re so busy working hard to make more money, run errands, manage the household and take care of our children that we end up feeling less connected with our spouses in our marriage.
Money and marriage can, unfortunately, often go together like other infamous pairings. Think mongoose-snake, or Charlie Sheen and self-control. It is also often true that opposites attract – and if you found your true love in a partner who is very different than you, most likely your views on finances may not be exactly like your partner’s. Read more at http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/money-and-marriage/